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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,641.35, 5,461.49 and 1,791.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,641.35, 5,461.49 and 1,791.97 is: 2,687.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,641.35 : 5,461.49 = 1,791.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,641.35/5,461.49 = 1,791.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,641.35x = 5,461.49 × 1,791.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,641.35x = 9,786,789.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,786,789.97/3,641.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.69

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